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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Waterloo, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

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B-Sure Systems Inc
4.8(
47
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Serving Waterloo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a water issues in our basement for many years so I called several places to get a quote for the repair. Ron came and explained me clearly what's the issue was and offered much reasonable price for the repair than any other places. The day for the repair went smoothly. All the workers were professional and got their job done. This was done 2 years ago and I haven't see any water issues ever since. Ron is knowledgeable and easy to talk to, I would highly recommend this company to fix your water issues in a basement!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MAX PARANGI ARCHITECTS
4.7(
12
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Serving Waterloo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality work. Competitively priced. We needed an architect for a basement project and after getting a few quotes from other companies, we chose Max Parangi Architects - best in care and price. They delivered the plans promptly, had a good understanding of the building inspection process and even recommended local contractors. If you are looking for an architect firm for your home improvement project (big or small), you definitely want to call Max Parangi Architects."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Wild West Contracting
5.0(
5
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Serving Waterloo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a spectacular job considering what they had to work with when they started. The roof is exceptional. I don't have any leaks and I don't have roof shingles blowing off in my yard or the neighbors' yard; it is wonderful. The thing that I was most impressed was that they cleaned up after they were done. These guys went out and made sure that the nails were up and everything. I was just very pleased. I have recommended them to a friend. The price included the tear off of the old roof. At some places there were three to four layers of roofing shingles thick and there was a layer of wood shakes. People had just gone over and over it. I was way beyond the village code, but I bought the house like that. It leaked and I tarred it until I got enough money to get the roof done. They also insulated over the porch for me. They did the garage roof as well. I absolutely had no complaints. I had a lot of people into my house to do work. This was the first group of people that I have had here that did what they promised and cleaned up their mess. I had no problems and no need to call them back. I got prices from several other people. They weren't the cheapest, but they were right down there. It was a fair price. They had it done when they said they would have it done."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erie Construction Midwest Inc
3.8(
78
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Serving Waterloo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THEIR WORKERS WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND REMOVED ALL OUR OLD MATERIALS AND CLEANED UP OUR PROPERTY. THEIR PRICE WAS VERY COMPETITIVE AND THEIR SERVICE WAS PROMPT AND RELIABLE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ERIE CONSTRUCTION TO ANYONE NEEDING HOME IMPROVEMENTS."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Silverline Builders, Corp.
5.0(
3
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Serving Waterloo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Ben Garrett to finish remodeling my mom's home, part of which was built in the late 1800's, with several renovations and additions since then. Most recently work had been started in many rooms of her house, but circumstances did not allow the work to be completed. Then I found Ben, who signed on to do a ton of work on a very tight (and limited) budget. <br /> Ben was patient with our project, doing a couple of walk-throughs to just take everything in -- and it was a lot. We needed floors, walls, ceilings, closets, bathrooms, stairs -- pretty much everything from A to Z. Ben helped us with the designing of the project, based on our general ideas and came up with a very detailed estimate, breaking the work into understandable phases. He helped incorporate and integrate some of the original/old-style details (posts, beams) from the older parts of the house, and used some of our 'found lumber' to incorporate old wood features into the new walls, keeping some of the charm of the original farm house. Ben was also able to balance our complicated asks (such as installing a closet, with access from two sides, over the basement stairs) by offering simpler design solutions to other areas, allowing us to do more with our budget. <br /> The estimate he gave us was perfect for the bank from a financing and inspection perspective, and was perfect for the local code officer.He also allowed us the opportunity to do some of the demolition ourselves, which helped balance out costs on the project. <br /> Throughout the project, which took over four months to complete, he was extremely considerate of me, my mom, her house and her belongings. The work was done in a way that allowed her to stay in her home and not have to leave during project, even when he was doing demolition. <br /> The project took many twists and turns; things that looked easy turned crazy, and even some of the crazy things turned crazier. No matter what happened, Ben stayed calm and was careful to explain to me what changes would need to be made, what our options were, and what the costs would be. This was very important for me, because I live 30 minutes away, and we needed to do a lot of communicating via phone, email and text to keep things on track. <br /> He stuck very close to the initial timeline and our budget, and we had detailed change orders as needed. We passed all inspections (electrical, plumbing, codes officer, and bank inspector/assessor) with flying colors, with many complements on the quality of work that Ben did. We are thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Ben and Silverline Builders. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Waterloo, NY

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

The Waterloo, NY homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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